{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e217bc5ee8c22bb26c4ee968","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e217bc5ee8c22bb26c4ee968","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e217bc5ee8c22bb26c4ee968","title":"Materials Lead","description":"Overview\nAs Materials Lead at Flex in Buffalo Grove, you will guide a team responsible for shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, and delivering materials and supplies. You will maintain accurate inventory records, manage stock layout, and authorize special orders within limits, supporting production efficiency. Your role combines hands-on execution with leadership, ensuring timely material availability for line consumption and timely issue resolution. You join a respectful, inclusive culture that values fast, disciplined work and doing the right thing. This position offers a meaningful impact on operations and product delivery at scale.\n\nCompensation / BenefitsFull range of medical, dental, and vision plansLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term DisabilityMatching 401(k) ContributionsVacation and Paid Sick TimeTuition Reimbursement\nResponsibilitiesCoordinate and supervise subordinates to meet production needsMaintain accurate inventory records and complete necessary documentationDesign and oversee stockroom layout and material rearrangementsAuthorize special orders within limits and manage purchasing of stock itemsOversee receiving, inspection, and shipment documentation; verify against bills of ladingFIll orders, issue materials, prepare requisitions, and track storeroom inventoryMonitor and respond to material shortages impacting productionRelease work orders and ensure material availability for line consumptionPerform cycle counts, receive and inspect materials, and process damaged materials for returnTrain and guide Material Coordinators; assign daily tasksMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work areaUse computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel) to maintain records and communicate information\nKey requirementsBachelor or equivalent experience with at least 6 years in materials roles including supervisionWarehouse skills: forklift, electronic scales, pallet jack, measuring tools, alignment toolsStrong clerical and interpersonal skillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret business documents and regulations; ability to write reports and procedural manualsEffective presentation skills for groups of managers and customersNumerical proficiency for arithmetic operations and unit conversionsStrong problem-solving and instruction interpretation abilitiesleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvinginventory managementshipping and receiving procedurescycle counting","company":"Flextronics","rawCompany":"flextronics","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T05:08:27.867Z","occupations":[{"code":"53-1042.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-helpers-laborers-and-material-movers-hand"},{"code":"53-1043.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-material-moving-machine-and-vehicle-operators"},{"code":"11-3071.04","title":"Supply Chain Managers","slug":"supply-chain-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"493110","title":"General Warehousing and Storage","slug":"general-warehousing-and-storage"},{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"},{"code":"424610","title":"Plastics Materials and Basic Forms and Shapes Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"plastics-materials-and-basic-forms-and-shapes-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Materials Lead","description":"Overview\nAs Materials Lead at Flex in Buffalo Grove, you will guide a team responsible for shipping, receiving, inspecting, storing, and delivering materials and supplies. 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